Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Mavericks 99-97. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.